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We offer Engineered Site Plans, Functional Servicing Reports, Site Servicing Plans, Engineered Site Grading and Drainage Plans, Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Management Reports, Retaining Wall Designs, Septic System Designs, Driveway Entrance / Access Designs to obtain Site Plan Approvals for new construction, additions and renovations in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
We also prepare thorough, detailed, and clear Structural Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering Drawings, and Architectural Engineering Drawings to suit your needs while also adhering to design criteria of the municipality and submit to municipality for review and approval to obtain building permits for new construction, additions, alterations, fit-ups and renovations. Combining our knowledge in Building Science and extensive experience in Engineering Design, we offer perfect solution to our clients.
Having vast experience in engineering design, we offer effective, innovative and cost efficient concept designing, design detailing and construction drawings to our clients. Our team's proficiency in conceptualizing designs and plan in accordance with our clients' requirements has made us very successful.
Our commitment is to continually provide our customers the finest quality engineering drawings at a fair and competitive price with a superior customer satisfaction. Our cost-effective, inviting and attractive designs are configured for future expansion. Customer-friendly layouts are very easy to navigate.
Our attractive, practical, multifunctional, environmentally friendly gas station and retail plaza designs increase cash flow and profit margin.
Unique energy efficient cost effective clear span elegant banquet hall and restaurant designs are not only attractive; they very much reduce the operational expenses as well.
Our office building designs are simply awesome absolutely amazing astonishing beautiful serene really inspiring office building designs.
We also design efficient and elegant medical and dental office for a very successful practice. We create the best possible setting for the medical and dental practitioners, the staff and the patients by optimizing efficiency and patient care.
We design the true site specific design to build our client's dream custom build home and additions. We creatively and cost effectively try our best to incorporate everything possible on our client's dream custom build home wish list. We pride ourselves on work diligently to create real value for each and every client.
We provide proper Engineering Drawings based on our extensive experience to obtain Municipal Building Permits for proposed construction, addition or renovation of Commercial, Industrial and Residential buildings including Commercial Retail Plazas, Banquet Halls, Restaurants, Custom Build Homes, Medical Buildings, Office Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Gas Stations, Coffee Shops, Convenience Stores, Retirement Homes, and Custom Build Homes in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
We also do verification for Construction Compliance. Our commitment to the target timelines will only begin once complete required information is received. The level of detail required for most of the reports/studies can vary, depending on the nature of the property and the proposal. In some cases, a single-page letter will be adequate, while in other situations a major study will be necessary.
If the property is covered by a site plan control by-law, building permit will not be issued until the plans and drawings have been approved by the municipality. In addition to the planning approvals and building permit which are required for a building project, other permits and approvals including Conservation Authority and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approvals.
Lot Severance Application & Committee of Adjustment
Lot Severance Process:
A lot severance is the authorized severance of a piece of land to form new lots or new parcels of land. The indiscriminate dividing of a lot without any approval could have a long-term, negative impact on the community; could result in over-extension of municipal services, such as snow plowing, school busing, garbage collection; and in rural areas could damage to the natural environment, because lots are too small to accommodate adequate sewage disposal systems. To divide smaller parcels of land into a few lots (For example - Subdividing one large single-family lot into two or three lots) which can be sold, Consent for Lot Severance application which is decided by the Committee of Adjustment, is required. Official lot severance approval is required to ensure that:
Most municipalities with an approved official plan have specific policies and requirements for dividing a lot. The Consent for Lot Severance Application will be circulated to a number of municipal departments and/or Agencies, Boards and Commissions for detailed technical review and comment on the lot severance. A complete Consent for Lot Severance Application submission allows municipality to undertake a more comprehensive review of the lot severance proposal and will help to reduce overall processing times. Depending upon the circumstances of the property, various external agencies may also be asked to comment on the lot severance proposal. For example, if the lot is close to a watercourse, the Conservation Authority will be asked for their comment on the lot severance proposal and approval. If the lot is next to a rail line, the appropriate rail authority will be asked to comment on the lot severance proposal. In response to the comments on the initial Consent for Lot Severance Application, revision on the lot severance proposal and/or additional information and documents may be required to process the Consent for Lot Severance Application.
The Committee of Adjustment may not accept Consent for Lot Severance Application that fails to provide the information or material prescribed by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s regulation and, in some cases, the information set down in the municipal official plan. If a Committee of Adjustment confirms that Consent for Lot Severance Application is incomplete, the applicant may make a motion to the Ontario Municipal Board for a determination of the matter.
When applying for a lot severance, you may be charged a fee for processing the Consent for Lot Severance application. To determine the processing fee for Consent for Lot Severance application in your area, contact the appropriate Committee of Adjustment..
A typical application form for Consent for Lot Severance contains both the information which is prescribed by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s regulation as well as additional information which the Committee of Adjustment may require. The more information provided, the less likely delays will occur in the review of the lot severance.
Before you apply for approval to divide a lot, you should consult with municipal planners and/or the Committee of Adjustment in your area. They will be able to tell you how to apply to get approval to divide the land, what supporting material you must submit (e.g. sketches, plans), if there are any special lot severance requirements set out in the official plan and what other permits and approvals (e.g. a septic system permit) may be required. Consider applying for a Project Review to confirm that the lot severance application complies with the Zoning By-law. The following must be provided as part of the Consent for Severance Application submission in order for it to be considered a complete application.
If all the information prescribed by Minister's regulation and in some cases, information or material set down in the municipal official plan is not provided, the Committee of Adjustment for the lot severance may refuse to accept or to further consider your lot severance application. Also, the 90-day time frame for making a decision does not begin until all the required information is received. You are encouraged to contact the appropriate Committee of Adjustment if you need help in assessing what information is required for the lot severance application.
In considering each application for lot severance, the Committee of Adjustment evaluates the merits of each lot severance proposal against criteria such as conformity with the official plan and compatibility with adjacent uses of land compliance with local zoning by-laws suitability of the land for the proposed purpose, including the size and shape of the lot(s) being created the severance adequacy of vehicular access, water supply, sewage disposal the need to ensure protection from potential flooding.
In considering Consent for Lot Severance Application, the Committee of Adjustment’s decision "shall be consistent with" the Provincial Policy Statement. The Provincial Policy Statement contains clear, overall policy directions on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. The “shall be consistent with” rule means that a council is obliged to ensure that the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement are applied as an essential part of the land use planning decision-making process. It is expected that the Committee of Adjustment for the Consent for Lot Severance Application will implement the Provincial Policy Statement in the context of other planning objectives and local circumstances.
A lot severance approval may have certain conditions attached to it including requirements for road widening, parkland dedication, or a rezoning (or minor variance) to allow a new land use. In addition, the property owner may be required to enter into an agreement with the municipality to provide future services or facilities. Lot Severance conditions must be met within one year. When all the conditions have been met by the applicant, a certificate is issued by the Committee of Adjustment, and the lot severance goes into effect after it has been registered in the land registry office.
Once division of land has been approved, the newly created lots may be sold or resold without further approval. The only exception is if the Committee of Adjustment for consent-for lot severance has specified that this should not occur without further approval. If the transaction originally applied for - sale of property, for example - is not carried out within two years of the date of the certificate, the lot severance is considered lapsed. An earlier lapsing date can be specified by the Committee of Adjustment at the time of the lot severance decision.
Always contact us to find out if a severance would be granted for a lot. If the proposed lot severance is viable, we would proceed with a land severance application.
Our fee for
is $795+HST .
Our service area for land severance application includes Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, King, Caledon, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Durham which includes Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Courtice, Scugog, Port Perry, Brock and Uxbridge.
In addition to the planning approvals and building permit which are needed for a building project, there are other permits and approvals required for specific circumstances. For example, a septic system permit is required for a new septic system. In cottage areas, a permit may be required from the Ministry of Natural Resources before you can do any construction in the water (for example, a dock or boathouse with a solid foundation).
We provide Concept Plans, Arborist Tree Preservation Report, Geotechnical Study, Hydrological review, Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Topographical Survey and Site Grading Plans to obtain the consent for the required severance.
Typically all the construction and development projects commence with a topographic survey. Topographic survey is the recording of coordinates and height data of natural and man-made features of the landscape for a private property including spot topographical elevations of important features and requires bench marks to which ground contours are related. Architects require Topographic Survey to prepare proper site plans and design buildings or to decide where proposed buildings can and cannot be constructed on the property. Engineers need Topographic Survey to prepare site grading plans, erosion and sediment control plans, drainage plans, site servicing plans, soil management plan, fill control plan, site alteration plan and stormwater management reports. Topographic surveys may also be used when creating plans for drainage ditches, grading or other features, using the natural landscape as the basis for such improvements. Topographic Survey and Legal Boundary Plan of Land Survey can be merged on to one land survey plan or shown on separate land survey plans.
The typical scope of work for Topographic land surveying (topo) as follows:
•Establish horizontal and vertical (geodetic) benchmarks
•Determine adequate side shots (horizontal location and elevation of ground points) to provide required data for plotting when the topographic survey is prepared
•Locating natural and man-made features that may be required for the topographic survey
•Calculating distances, grading slopes, and elevations needed to draw the topographic survey
•Drawing the topographic (topo) survey
A property land survey plan would include the location and dimensions of property lines of a private property, survey monumentation (bars), buildings, garages, decks, fences, retaining walls and other major improvements to the property as well as easements, rights-of-way and other property interests.
An Ontario Land Surveyor is the only person who can confirm property boundaries. All legal boundary land survey work in Ontario must be carried out under the supervision of a licensed Surveyor of the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors. Legal boundary land surveying certified by the licensed Ontario Land Surveyor confirms that extensive boundary research has been conducted and boundary corners have been marked with iron survey bars.
A land survey plan prepared by a licensed land surveyor is a representation of the physical conditions of the site at a specific point in time and reliance on any old land survey plan should be done with caution, and with an awareness that physical conditions of any site can change with the erection of fences, building additions, and the passage of time. A copy of an old land survey may not reflect the way the property is now, and may not be useful for legal and muncipal purposes.
Licensed Ontario Land Surveyors provide an expert opinion on the location of boundaries. Licensed Ontario Land surveyors use historical research, knowledge of statute and common law, and the latest technology in measurement and data processing.
A new legal/boundary land survey with topographic details prepared by a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor for a lot less than ¼ acre in size would typically cost $1,890+HST and weather permitting, upon the receipt of all existing historical documents and plans, could be completed in 3 to 5 weeks.
Sloped and/or difficult terrain and/or excessive vegetation may cost extra.
Typical Cost for Additional Services:
Inclusion of Underground Utility Locations: $95+HST
Visibly Marking Boundaries with Stakes: $65+HST per side
Additional Monuments: $95+HST per monument
Stakeout for excavation and installation of a local benchmark $395+HST per site visit - Four day notice is required for Stakeout for excavation and installation of a local benchmark
Marking of all Exterior Building corners Inside Excavation including Pin Footing and Verify Underside of Footing Elevation: $395+HST per site visit - 2 day notice is required for marking of all exterior building corners inside excavation.
Marking of all exterior building corners on top of poured footings: $395+HST per site visit - 2 day notice is required for marking of all exterior building corners on top of poured footings.
Surveyor’s Real Property Report - Conduct Final Land Survey and include any changes (new or removed trees, fences. septic tanks, wells, garage and storage shed). Depending on the stage of the construction project, the elevations reported on the as-built final survey would include top of basement foundation wall, finished first floor, finished garage floor and top of roof.): 395+HST - 4 day notice is required for Surveyor’s Real Property Report.
Reference Plan
Reference Plans are plans of land survey that are "deposited" in the Land Registry Office and are used to illustrate parcels of land as one or more "Parts". The Parts shown on these plans may or may not represent buildable lots. A reference plan is necessary for a lot severance and typically prepared on the instructions of the lot owner. Each Land Registry Office has a unique number, and reference plan numbers include the number of the office in which they are deposited. Reference plans show the surveyed boundary and dimensions as well as any physical or documentary evidence that could affect the title to the property. This may include the location of fences, hedges, retaining walls, overhead wires, etc. in relation to the boundaries and any easements or rights-of-way that are evident or that are registered on title. Buildings or other improvements on the property are generally not shown unless they were used to position the boundary or they encroach on the property. A reference plan must be surveyed by a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor. The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is the governing body for professional surveyors in Ontario and it protects the public by ensuring that Ontario land surveyors work with high professional standards and demonstrate ethical behaviour in accordance with the Surveyors Act, 1990. Reference Plans and Registered Plans are available to the public at the Land Registry Office. Reference Plans and Registered Plans can be purchased from Service Ontario for a nominal fee.
Creation of new entrance(s), driveway(s), and creation of an easement in the transfer may increase the cost of creating and depositing reference plans.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Rezoning Application)
The Official Plan outlines in a broad manner the land use and development guidelines within a municipality. A Zoning By-law, outlines how a specific parcel of land may be used. Zoning By-laws also regulate lot size, parking requirements, building height and other site-specific factors. A site-specific amendment to the By-law through a Zoning By-law Amendment application (rezoning application) is required for any development that does not conform with the Zoning By-law or any renovation that deviates from the current zoning provisions. Since the Zoning Bylaw implements the Official Plan, a proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment must still conform to the Official Plan. If it does not, the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment may not be appropriate without first obtaining an Official Plan amendment.
Section 34 of the Planning Act grants the municipal authority to implement land use controls through Zoning By-laws. The Zoning By-law is the legal document that implements policies and objectives described in the Official Plan and regulates the use and development of buildings and land by: Stating exactly what types of uses are permitted in various areas.
To ensure the municipal interests are met and to appropriately assess the merits and technical aspects of the proposal, the municipality requires submission of a number of information items with the Zoning By-law Amendment (rezoning) application. A pre-application consultation meeting is recommended to assist in determining the requirements that must be provided as part of the initial Zoning By-law Amendment (rezoning) application submission in order for it to be considered a complete application.
The municipality will endeavour to review the Zoning By-law Amendment (rezoning) application and render a decision within the target timelines. The municipality's commitment to the target timelines will only begin once a complete Zoning By-law Amendment (rezoning) application submission is received. The level of detail required for most of the reports/studies can vary, depending on the nature of the property and the proposal. In some cases, a single-page letter from a qualified expert will be adequate, while in other situations a major study will be necessary. The requirement and scope of any reports/studies can be assessed during the pre-application consultation meeting.
All properties subject to a zoning by-law amendment are required to post a Notice of Application sign or signs on the property affected by the application.
Draft Concept / Sketch Site Plans Required For Preliminary / Pre-consultation / Pre-application Meeting for Development Proposal for a Commercial / Industrial / Institutional or Residential Building
The Planning Act of Ontario and good development planning principles encourage pre-consultation with the municipal authorities for development applications. To promote open communication of issues and to assist the developers in navigating through the development review process in the most efficient manner, most municipalities offer all applicants for development the opportunity to submit preliminary development concept site plans for review and comment.
Draft concept sketch site plan simply and quickly communicates the main ideas of the development proposal at the Pre-Consultation / Pre-Application Meeting and act as a guide for the development proposal and will be refined as the development project moves forward. Draft concept sketch site plan provides information on the shape, size, construction, style and location of the proposed development. Though draft concept sketch site plan is not drawn precisely to a measured scale, the draft concept sketch site plans are almost proportionate.
Draft concept sketch site plan which is a pictorial representation of the Design Engineer's and Architect's initial understanding of the Developer's requirements, assists Design Engineer, Architect and the Developer to identify errors, omissions or miscommunication at the initial stage so the project can progress efficiently. Basic concept sketch site plan in draft form is prepared to promote discussion and comment between the municipal authorities and the developer at the Pre-Consultation / Pre-Application Meeting. Planning policy requirements are addressed at the draft concept site plan stage. Draft concept site plan balances both the developer's and municipality's interests and requirements and is the critical component of the site plan approval process. The purpose of the draft concept site plan is to provide for a review of the significant physical features of the property proposed for development so that early agreement on the comprehensive development of the entire property and its connection with adjacent properties and the immediate area can be secured and the final site plan can take into consideration and capitalize on those features identified. Municipal authorities review the schematic draft concept site plan at the Pre-Consultation / Pre-Application Meeting for compliance with the municipal official plans and to identify key planning issues as well as any major technical items, including studies that will be required as part of the site plan application process. Once the municipality confirms that the schematic concept sketch site plan is in compliance with the municipal official plan, municipality will ask the developer to proceed with more detailed planning. Typically we begin with the topographical survey to prepare the concept plan.
Basic preliminary concept / sketch site plan that shows the development proposal, including a context plan (i.e. lotting pattern, road location, building(s) location) may cost $775+HSTfor properties up to 50,000 sq ft in size and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35% RUSH premium would apply if a basic preliminary concept / sketch site plan is required within 5 business days.
Preliminary concept / sketch site plan that shows the development proposal, including a context plan and conceptual elevation plan may cost $995 plus tax and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35% RUSH premium would apply if a preliminary concept / sketch site plan is required within 5 business days.
Preliminary concept / sketch site plan that shows the proposed development, including a draft context plan, concept / sketch elevation plan and concept / sketch landscape plan may cost $1,295+HST and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35 % RUSH premium would apply if a preliminary concept / sketch site plan is required within 5 business days.
Large mixed use developments and residential subdivisions require a Master Concept Plan. A round-table discussion with the developer is required to identify goals and objectives of the developer to prepare a basic preliminary concept sketch to suit the developer's goals and objectives. A basic preliminary concept sketch showing the configuration of the lots, lot areas and frontages, road widths, open space etc is the initial step in the site plan approval process of a proposed subdivision. The preliminary concept sketch allows the municipal planner at the Pre-Consultation / Pre-Application Meeting, to initially determine if the proposed subdivision complies with the municipality's official plan and zoning requirements. Practically the concept sketch serves as an early warning system for both the developer and the municipal planner. Approval of preliminary concept sketch is a significant milestone for the developer who can then proceed with the site plan approval. Based on the preliminary goals, municipal official plans, the opportunities and constraints analysis, we prepare unique Master Concept Plans. Typical Master Concept Plan for mixed use development and/or residential subdivision for properties up to 500,000 sq ft in size may cost $2,475+HST and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35 % RUSH premium would apply if a Master Concept Plan is required within 5 business days.
Minor Variance Application
A Minor Variance provides approval for changes that do not fully comply with the municipal Zoning By-law. A Minor Variance will not change the Zoning By-law, it merely grants a relief from certain existing provisions/standards of the By-law, where appropriate. Minor Variances are heard by the Committee of Adjustment. The Committee of Adjustment is made up of individuals from the community who are appointed by the Council. The Committee of Adjustment meets monthly to consider Minor Variance applications. The Planning Act directs that the Committee of Adjustment must be satisfied that an application for a minor variance on four points that the variance requested maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law; that it is considered desirable for the appropriate and orderly development or use of the land; and that the variance(s), in the view of the Committee of Adjustment is truly minor in nature. The Committee of Adjustment operates as a quasi-judicial tribunal in accordance with the authorization granted to it under the Planning Act. The Act directs the Committee of Adjustment with respect to the scope of its authority; the considerations that Committee of Adjustment must have when making any decision on an application presented to it; and the administrative provisions Committee of Adjustment must comply with regarding notice of applications and hearing procedure. The following information is typically required for Minor Variance Application:
The Minor Variance application under Section 45(1) or application for permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act must include a detailed sketch (in metric units) showing the following information (in some cases it may be appropriate to combine with a survey plan). Wherever possible, a digital file as well as paper copies of the plan is required. Plans must be submitted with the following information:
A Notice of Hearing Sign for the minor variance application under Section 45(1) or application for permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act will be provided by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. This sign must be posted at least 10 days before the actual meeting date in order to comply with the requirements of the Planning Act. The sign must be attached to a stake and put in the ground in the boulevard in front of the property so that it is clearly visible from the road. (Do not post sign on a tree or in a building). Once the sign has been posted the municipality must be notified. Failure to comply will result in the application being tabled until the next available Committee of Adjustment meeting and until the sign is posted and the applicant has complied with the requirements of the Planning Act. Remove the sign 21 days after the Committee of Adjustment has made a decision on the site plan application.
Our fee for applying for minor variance on behalf of the property owner and attending a committee of adjustment meeting is $795+HST
Site Plan Approval
Once the site plan application form is completed, with the necessary information assembled, the Municipality will circulate the submission to various departments and agencies. The comments from these sources are then compiled to allow completion of the Schedules which will form part of a Site Plan Agreement which must be approved by Council. If approved by Council, the Site Plan Agreement is registered on title of the property and is binding on all owners. Amendment to the Agreement can occur only with Council approval. The final Agreement will consist of written text (the Agreement) which will refer to and therefore include the following Schedules:
and may include reference to any specialized studies considered necessary to the municipality in the review of an application. Such studies may include an Environmental Impact Study (EIS); land use compatibility study; a hydrogeological and/or geotechnical assessment; a traffic assessment; a lake impact study; archaeological report or another form of analysis used to ensure that a proposal will not result in negative impacts to the public or the environment, amongst other factors. The Site Plan Agreement will include provisions for a performance guarantee, impost fees, timing of construction, and payment of costs.
If required as part of the site plan approval process, our qualified professionals prepare Acoustical Feasibility Study, Acoustic Impact Study, Agricultural Impact Assessment, Air Quality Study,Arborist Report, Archaeological Assessment, Construction Management Plan, Construction Storage and Staging Plan, Contaminant Management Plan, Composite Utility Plan, Cost Estimate for Site Works, Cultural Heritage Impact Study, Drive-through Air Quality and Stacking and Queueing Report, Electrical Site Plan, Electromagnetic Field Management (EMF) Plan, Energy Efficient Report, Environmental Impact Study, Environmental Noise Assessment, Environmental Site Assessment, Environmental Site Screening, Erosion/Sediment Control Plan, Facility Characteristics Report,Forest Edge Management Plans, Functional Servicing Report, Functional Storm Drainage Report, Geotechnical Study /Investigation, Haul Route Plan, Hazard Land Assessment, Heritage Conservation Plan, Heritage Impact Study, Hydrogeological Study, Hydrological Study, Landscape & Lighting Plan, Lighting Plan, Loading Study, Migratory Bird Impact Study, Natural Heritage Impact Study, Noise Attenuation Report, Noise Impact Study, On-site Traffic Management Plan, On-Street Parking Analysis, Park Concept Plan, Parking Study, Parking Use Study, Parking Utilization Study, Pavement Marking and Signage Plan, Photometric Plan, Planning Justification Report, Planning Rationale, Public Utilities Plan, Railway Vibration Assessment, Record of Site Condition, Refuse/Recyclable Storage and Pick-up Plan, Salt Management Plan, Servicing Report, Sign Inventory and Pavement Marking Plans, Signage Study, Site Grading Plan, Slope Stability, Soil Management Plan, Soil Report, Source Water Impact Assessment and Mitigation Plan, Species at Risk (SAR) Study, Stormwater Management Report, Top of Bank Survey, Traffic Operations Assessment, Traffic Safety Impact Study, Transit Study, Transportation Impact Study, Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan, Truck Turning Plan, Underground Garage Plan, Vegetation Management Plan, Vehicle Manoeuvring Plan, Vibration Study, Waste Disposal Site Impact Assessment, and Well Impact Study
Acoustical Feasibility Study
Acoustical Feasibility Study will recommend noise control measures to meet the sound level objectives of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment. Detailed floor plans, elevation drawings and grading plans are required to design the required glazing and acoustical barrier.
Acoustic Impact Study
Acoustic Impact Study / Assessment is required to identify the predicted impacts of the proposed development on the surrounding noise sensitive land uses.
Air Quality Study
Air Quality Study provides description of the impact of air emissions from the surrounding environment on the proposed development and the details of all measures proposed to mitigate or reduce the anticipated negative air emission impacts
Agricultural Impact Assessment
An Agricultural Impact Assessment evaluates the potential impacts of non-agricultural development on agricultural operations and the Agricultural System and recommends ways to avoid or, if avoidance is not possible, minimize and mitigate adverse impacts.
Arborist Report
Arborist Report documents the current condition of the trees that would be impacted by construction and prescribe recommendations for tree preservation. Trees are assessed for the overall health, size and potential impacts that would be caused by construction. The purpose of the Tree Preservation Plan is to minimize the impact construction will have on the trees to be preserved.
Archaeological Assessment
Archaeological Assessment is a study required when the site is known to have an archaeological site on it, or has the potential to have archaeological resources.
Construction Management Plan
The Construction Management Plan addresses surface and aerial encroachment, access points, hoarding, traffic management plan, refuse management, emergency contacts and response, and impacts on adjacent properties during the proposed construction,
Construction Storage and Staging Plan
Construction Storage and Staging Plan reports on various issues related to construction staging areas within the public right-of-way to reduce the negative impact of construction staging on neighbourhood quality of life, the public realm and on the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles including people with disabilities and provides designated area for unloading and storage of construction materials.
Contaminant Management Plan / Contaminated Soils and Groundwater Management Plan
Contaminated Soils and Groundwater Management provides a formal mechanism for on-going monitoring and management of contamination.
Composite Utility Plan
Stamped Engineering Composite Utility Plan is required to ensure that conflicts are avoided among utilities, street trees, municipal services and driveways
Cost Estimates
The amount of the securities is determined based on a detailed engineering cost estimate that lists the items, quantities, unit costs and total costs for site works within the right-of-way and open landscape works associated with the proposed development.
Cultural Heritage Impact Study
A Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment is a study to determine the impact of a proposed development on the cultural heritage value of a property and to recommend an overall approach to the conservation of the heritage resources. methods to avoid or mitigate negative impacts to the cultural heritage resource(s).
Drive-through Air Quality and Stacking and Queueing Report
Drive-through Air Quality and Stacking and Queueing Report is a study to confirm appropriate length of stacking lanes and to assess impacts on air quality, green house gas emissions, litter, built form and pedestrian safety.
Electrical Site Plan
Stamped Engineering Electrical plans provide information about the location of transformers as approved by the hydro;the position of all outdoor lighting fixtures (free-standing and wall mounted); and make, model and manufacturer of wall mounted and exterior site lighting standards reflecting the provision of Dark Sky Lighting
Electromagnetic Field Management (EMF) Plan
The Electromagnetic Field Management (EMF) Plan provides an analysis of the electromagnetic fields (EMF) on the site of a proposed development that is within or abuts a hydro corridor. The EMF management plan identifies no-to-low-cost EMF exposure reduction measures based on the analysis.
Energy Efficient Report
Energy Efficient Report provides the energy conservation measures to be applied to the project, including measures related to Building Configuration, Orientation,Building Envelope, Glazed Area, Solar Control, such as External Shading Devices, System Selection and Major Mechanical and Electrical Energy Decisions.
Energy Strategy (Energy Modelling)
Energy Strategy is the early identification of opportunities to integrate local energy solutions that are efficient, low carbon and resilient to achieve the municipal objectives to reduce energy consumption and green house gas emissions and become more resilient.
Environmental Impact Study
Environmental Impact Study is an assessment to provide a sufficient level of detail to demonstrate that a proposed development will have no negative impacts on the natural features or ecological functions of the subject and adjacent lands.
Environmental Noise Assessment
Stamped Engineering Environmental Noise Assessment is an analysis that provides a written description of the impact of noise and vibrations generated by a proposed development on the surrounding environment, the impact of noise from the surrounding environment on the proposed development,and the impact of noise from the proposed development on itself as well as mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts.
Environmental Site Assessment
Stamped Engineering Environmental Site Assessment shall be prepared as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 Records of Site Condition—Part XV.1 of The Environmental Protection Act, amended by Ontario Regulation 511/09, Ontario Regulation 245/10, Ontario Regulation 179/11 and Ontario Regulation 269/11, for site plan approvals.
Environmental Site Screening
Completed Environmental Site Screening Questionnaire is required to identify potentially contaminated sites.
Erosion/Sediment Control Plan
The Stamped Engineering Erosion and Sediment Control Plan includes measures to prevent erosion, contain sediment and control drainage. Typically erosion and sediment control plan is overlayed on the site grading plan.
Exterior Lighting Plan
All Site Plan applications for commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational or athletic or multi-family residential developments require the submission of an Exterior Lighting Plan..
Forest Edge Management Plans
Forest Edge Management Plans are requested when tree clearing involves an existing forest edge. The Forest Edge Management Plans are intended to help mitigate negative impacts to the remaining forest community.
Functional Servicing
The stamped engineering functional servicing report outlines how the servicing including water, sanitary and storm servicing will be provided for the proposed development of the site.
Functional Storm Drainage Report
The Stamped Engineering Functional Storm Drainage Report outlines how the storm drainage including the quality and quantity controls will be provided for the proposed development of the site.
Geotechnical Study
Stamped Engineering Geotechnical Investigation is an objective sub-surface study that analyses soil and bedrock composition to determine its structural stability and its ability to accommodate the proposed development.
Haul Route Plan
Haul Route Plan provides a designated haul routes to and from the proposed development with a minimum impact to the traffic and intrusion into sensitive areas to the minimum possible, in a manner consistent with the directions issued by the municipality. A typical haul route plan includes proposed external haul routes, number of truck loads per day, and daily schedule for hauling;
Heritage Conservation Plan
Heritage Conservation Management Plan is a plan to manage, restore, protect, and preserve the heritage attributes and integrity of the cultural heritage resource designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Heritage Impact Study
Heritage Impact Study identifies any impact the proposed development or site alteration will have on the heritage resources, consider mitigation options, and recommend a conservation strategy that best conserves the heritage resources within the context of the proposed development or site alteration.
Hydrogeological Study
Stamped Engineering Hydrogeological Study is a review of the subsurface hydrogeologic and geologic conditions to identify development suitability and constraints. Hydrogeological Study is undertaken to assess groundwater infiltration and recharge, groundwater discharge and baseflow, groundwater elevations and flow paths, water quality and temperature, cumulative watershed impacts, coldwater fisheries supported by groundwater discharge, and impacts to the municipal drinking water sources.
Hydrological Study
Stamped Engineering Hydrological Study shall be prepared in accordance with Ontario Water Resources Act and Ontario Regulation 387/04.The intent of the Hydrological assessment is to describe the hydrologic features of the site and determine the predevelopment and post development conditions.
Landscape Plan
Landscape Plans provide the information about proposed landscape areas and treatment such as berming, planting, sodding and walkways;site furniture and amenities;streetscape and site plant material;landscape plantings to screen utilities, garbage enclosures and loading areas from public view; fencing, retaining walls, railings,snow loading areas, building access locations, etc.
Lighting Plan
A lighting plan demonstrates the location, height, and type of lighting fixtures on the site and proposed buildings, including the location of electrical supply.
Loading Study
The objective of a Loading Study is to estimate the loading demand generated by a development and, on this basis, to establish the number and size of on-site loading spaces that should be provided, recognizing the site constraints and local conditions.
Mechanical and Electrical Design Brief
Mechanical and Electrical Design Brief provides the description of the intended mechanical and electrical design, intended efficiencies, and ventilation strategies
Migratory Bird Impact Study
As a condition of Site Plan Approval under Section 41 of the Planning Act, municipalities has the authority to require Migratory Bird Impact Study to verify exterior films and frits, shading performance, extent of various treatment strategies, contiguous glazing areas, window-wall-ratio, and any other applicable strategies to demonstrate compliance including migratory bird-friendly treatment methods.
Mud Tracking and Dust Control Plan
Mud tracking and dust control plan typically includes the provision of mud mats and dust control measures at both the removal and dumping sites, and the continuous monitoring thereof.
Natural Heritage Impact Study
Natural Heritage Impact Study is an objective study of a proposed development’s potential impact on the natural heritage system and ways to mitigate negative impacts on and/or improve the natural heritage system.
Noise Attenuation Report
Where is a concern that warrants recognition or mitigation for a noise sensitive or a noise generating development, Noise Attenuation Report provides the specific noise attenuation measures and warning clauses may need to be included in a development agreement.
Noise Impact Study
Noise Impact Study provides a written description of the impact of noise generated by a proposed development on the surrounding environment, the impact of noise from the surrounding environment on the proposed development and the impact of noise from the proposed development on itself as well as mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts.
On-site Traffic Management Plan
On-site Traffic Management Plan provides safe passage for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic around a construction site with as little inconvenience and delay as possible and with minimal on-street parking removal.
On-Street Parking Analysis
On-Street Parking Analysis presents an analysis of the parking demand of on-street parking.
Parking Study
The objective of a Parking Study is to estimate the parking demand generated by a development and, on this basis, to establish the number and size of on-site parking spaces that should be provided, recognizing the site constraints and local conditions.
Parking Use Study
Parking Use Study focuses on parking management and demand forecasts by reviewing utilization of parking facilities, occupancies, turnover and duration of stay.
Parking Utilization Study
Parking Utilization Study is required to justify parking reductions of generally more than 10% from current Zoning By-law standards.
Pavement Marking and Signage Plan
Pavement Marking and Signage Plan shall be in accordance with the latest OPSS requirements, to provide appropriate level of site signage and pavement marking to direct traffic.
Photometric Plan
A Photometric Plan demonstrates the lighting fixture locations and illumination levels.
Planning Justification Report
Planning Justification Report provides a background context, an overview of the purpose and effect of an application, and establish a professional planning rationale by demonstrating how a proposal conforms to applicable planning policy documents and good planning principles.
Planning Rationale
Planning Rationale provides an overall description, justification and rationale for understanding the proposed development application.
Public Consultation Strategy Report
Public Utilities Plan
A Public Utilities Plan should be submitted as a separate plan, and as a grayed out underlay on the Landscape Plan.
Railway Vibration Assessment
Though municipalities require a vibration study if the site is located within a 300m noise zone of influence of the rail line, typically a vibration study is not typically required if the located outside the 75m vibration zone of influence published by CP Rail & CN Rail
Record of Site Condition
Refuse/Recyclable Storage and Pick-up Plan
To permit the municipality to review the submission, the Refuse/Recyclable Storage and Pick-up Plan shalll contain sufficient details including, accessroutes, truck turning movements, loading facilities, waste storage facilities, size and number of garbage, recycling and organicscontainers to be used, diversion method, number of dwelling units in the development, and total ground floor area/number of storeys
Salt Management Plan
The objective for Private Salt Management Plan is to employ best management practices in design and operations of new development to minimize the potential release of sodium and chloride from road salt sources while maintaining safe conditions for pedestrians and vehicles
Servicing Report
Sign Inventory and Pavement Marking Plans
Signage Study
Site Grading Plan
Slope Stability
Soil Management Plan
Soil Report
Source Water Impact Assessment and Mitigation Plan
Stormwater Management Report
Top of Bank Survey
Traffic Operations Assessment
Traffic Safety Impact Study
Transit Study
Transportation Impact Study
A transportation impact study includes all modes of movement including automobiles, trucks, transit vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Transportation impact study forecasts future transportation demands, evaluates impacts of changes in demand and recommends ways of mitigating any adverse effects of changes in land use.
Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan
Tree Inventory documents the current condition of the trees that would be impacted by construction and prescribe recommendations for tree preservation. Trees are assessed for the overall health, size and potential impacts that would be caused by construction. The purpose of the Tree Preservation Plan is to minimize the impact construction will have on the trees to be preserved.
Truck Turning Plan
Truck Turning Plan includes the layout of truck turning movements to/from site, to/from garbage areas and to/from loading areas, and the design vehicles used for the Truck Turning Plan.
Underground Garage Plan
Vegetation Management Plan
Vehicle Manoeuvring Plan
Vibration Study
A Vibration Study is a technical study that provides a written description of the impact of vibrations generated by a proposed development on the surrounding environment, the impact of vibration from the surrounding environment on the proposed development, and the impact of vibration from the proposed development on itself as well as mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts.
Waste Disposal Site Impact Assessment
Waste Management Plan
All residential development applications, including mixed-use developments with a residential component, must submit a Waste Management Plan that details how the applicable municipal waste standards will be fulfilled.
Well Impact Study
Required Development / Design Standards Checklists may include the following
Requirements for Site Plan Approval Applications
Applications for Site Plan Approval shall include the following:
Completed application form.
Copy of the registered deed.
Copies of a Plan of Survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing:
property dimension and bearings
Copies of each of the following plans showing the required information and any other pertinent information:
SITE PLAN
ELEVATION PLANS
LANDSCAPE PLANS
FLOOR PLANS
We offer Site plans for Minor Variance Applications, Site Plan Approval and Building Permits in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
Fee for a Site Plan to obtain site plan approval and building permits for a new residential home including custom build home and addition is $1,295+HST
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the site plan drawings will be ready in 10 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited site plan drawings which can be prepared within 5 business days will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
We prepare Functional Servicing Reports (FSR) in support of
to identify the requirements for site servicing and stormwater management as it relates to current municipal criteria, and to demonstrate how the proposed site will function within the framework of existing infrastructure, to address conceptually the provision of site grading, storm and sanitary sewers, stormwater management (SWM), water distribution, and road servicing for the proposed commercial development.
The Functional Servicing Report will include the functional brief, Hydrant Flow Test Reports, Fire Flow Calculations, FUS Flow Calculations, Domestic Demand, Sanitary Flow Generation, Sanitary Sewer Mapping, Utility Locates, etc.
Several documents and information are required to prepare Functional Servicing Reports (FSR) including the following
A typical Functional Servicing Report for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional properties in Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury) may cost $2,475+HST.
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the Functional Servicing Reports will be ready in 15 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited Functional Servicing Reports which can be prepared within 5 business days will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
A Site Servicing Plan showing all internal site services for storm, sanitary and water is required for approval prior to final site plan approval. The Site Servicing Plan must also show the location of all service structures or cleanouts so that the municipality may assess the impact a particular site may have on the municipal system. The municipality must be satisfied that proper engineering practices have been applied to the design of all services within the site and within the Right-of-Way. A site servicing plan is also required where work will affect the building’s use, servicing (sewer, water or storm drain) or vehicular access requirements.
The site servicing plan typically includes the entire site, as well as the street frontage(s) to at least the centerline and beyond to the furthest utility service to which a site connection is to be made. The site servicing plans show all existing surface and underground infrastructure including sewer, drain and water services (sized), curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, driveway crossings with dimensions from property lines; trees, hydrants, boulevard services, utility poles, lamp standards, signs; under sidewalk basements; sewer, drain, water mains, gas, hydro electric, telephone and fibre optic ducts, overhead wiring; manholes, hydro and telephone vaults, water valves, meter boxes; lateral connections; sign posts; catch basins; transit facilities; loading and parking bays;
The site servicing plans also show all proposed buildings and services, fully dimensioned, including municipal connections like water, sewer and drain services (sized); proposed and redundant driveway crossings; complete with dimensions to trees, hydrants, boulevard services, utility poles, lamp standards, signs; proposed on-site driveway grades; plan and profile of proposed road, curbs, sidewalks, and boulevards; critical access points (ie. doorways) with transitions, grades and sections; landscaping (new trees, grass, irrigation systems, hard landscaping, etc.) on-site surface drains; hydro electric services (overhead or underground); gas service; telephone service (overhead or underground); and fibre optic ducts.
The following information is required to be shown on the Site Servicing Plan:
We prepare thorough, detailed, and clear Site Servicing Plans for municipal connections to suit the client's needs while also adhering to design requirements of the municipality and submit to the Municipality for review and approval to obtain site plan approval and building permits from City, Town, Township, County and/or Region for Proposed Construction, Renovation or Addition of Commercial, Industrial and Residential Buildings including Retail Shopping Plazas, Freestanding Signs, Office Buildings, Medical Buildings, Restaurants, Banquet Halls, Gas Stations, Retirement Homes, Multiplex Residential Units and Custom Build Homes in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
Fee for a typical Site Servicing Plan for single dwelling projects including custom build homes and additions in Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury) is $1,295+HST.
Site Servicing Plans for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional properties would cost $2,495+HST.
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the site servicing plans will be ready in 10 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited site servicing plans which can be prepared within 5 business days, will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
Combining our knowledge in extensive experience in Municipal Engineering and expertise in innovative site grading plans for municipal connection, we offer perfect solution to our clients. Having vast experience in unique distinctive municipal engineering design is we offer effective, innovative and cost efficient Site Grading Plans to our clients. Our team's proficiency in conceptualizing designs and plan in accordance with our clients' requirements has made us very successful. If the property is covered by a site plan control by-law, building permit will not be issued until the Site Servicing and Site Grading plans including Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Drainage Plan have been approved by the municipality. In addition to the planning approvals and building permit which are required for a building project, other permits and approvals including Conservation Authority and Ministry of Transportation approvals.
Our Licensed Professional Engineers specializing in Site Grading offer Site Grading Plans to obtain site plan approval and building permits in Ontario including including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
The Site Grading Plan prepared by our licensed professional engineers specializing in Municipal engineering will illustrate how the site will be graded to provide erosion protection during the construction phase; how the final grading will ensure positive drainage away from all buildings; how the rainfall runoff will be directed to an approved outlet; and that the site grading is compatible with the neighbouring properties. The site grading plan is to be implemented in a fashion to allow stormwater management to be implemented using both the minor and major drainage systems. Improper grading of the lot can result in poor surface drainage, ponding or flooding around the basement wall, foundation settlement or other damage, and basement dampness and other undesirable effects.
Site Grading Plan typically includes the following:
An apron of no less than 2% slope, and a minimum width of 2 to 4m are required around all building envelopes. In areas where the soils have a minimum percolation rate of 15mm/hour, and the swales are being implemented as a storm water quality management feature, the minimum slope may be reduced to 1% in some areas. Swales to be designed to convey the 4hour-25mm Chicago storm and maintain a velocity less than or equal to 0.5 m/s. The treatable flow length must be maximized to provide for proper pre-treatment of flows. Check dams should be implemented to enhance pre-treatment and provide additional infiltration for baseflow enhancement, where applicable.
Each Grading and Erosion Control Plan shall bear a note making reference to all other plans included with the Storm Water Management Report. Reference should also be made to the Storm Water Management Report itself, the date of the report, and the Landscaping Plan (e.g. This plan to be read in conjunction with the Existing Conditions Plan, Site Servicing Plan), Storm Water Management Plan, Landscaping Plan, and the Storm Water Management Report
Proper site grading plans are prepared to fit within the constraints of the lot, creating cost-effective site specific plans to meet city, town, county and /or region requirements. The Site Grading Plan prepared by our licensed professional engineers specializing in Municipal engineering will illustrate how the site will be graded to provide erosion protection during the construction phase; how the final site grading will ensure positive drainage away from all buildings; how the rainfall runoff will be directed to an approved outlet; and that the site grading is compatible with the neighbouring properties.
Fee for a typical Site Grading Plan for Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Projects in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury) is $2,475+HST.
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the site grading drawings will be ready in 10 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited site grading drawings which can be prepared within 5 business days, will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
Construction activities accelerate natural processes of erosion and sedimentation as vegetation is stripped away and soils are left exposed. Consequently, stormwater runoff from these sites contains high levels of sediment and associated contaminants. Implementation of adequate erosion and sediment controls to improve stormwater quality at construction sites is crucial to ensuring downstream receiving waters and aquatic habitats are adequately protected.
The Erosion & Sediment Control Plan prepared by our licensed professional engineers specializing in Municipal engineering will illustrate how the site will be graded to provide erosion and sediment protection during the construction phase.
All silt fencing as per the Erosion & Sediment Control Plan shall be installed prior to commencement of any area grading, excavating, or demolition. Erosion control fencing shall be placed as per the Erosion & Sediment Control Plan around the base of all stockpiles. All stockpiles shall be kept a minimum of 2.5m from all property lines. Erosion protection shall be provided around all storm and sanitary manholes and/or catchbasins as per the Erosion & Sediment Control Plan. Additional erosion control measures may be required as site development progresses.
Erosion & Sediment control structures to be monitored regularly and any damage repaired immediately. Sediments shall be removed when accumulations reach a maximum of one third (1/3) the height of the silt fence. No alternate methods of erosion and sediment control protection shall be permitted unless approved by the Municipality. All erosion and sediment control structures to remain in place until all disturbed ground surfaces have been re-stabilized either by paving or restoration of vegetative ground cover.
The Contractor is responsible for removing sediments from the municipal roadway and sidewalks at the end of each work day. Mud mats shall be be provided on site at all locations where construction vehicles exit the site. Mud mats shall be a minimum of 3m wide, 15m long (length may vary depending on site layout) and 0.3m deep and shall consist of 200mm clear stone material or approved equivalent. Contractor shall ensure all vehicles leave the site via the mud mat and that the mat is maintained in a manner to maximize its effectiveness at all times.
Owners Representatives shall monitor the site development to ensure all erosion and sediment controls are installed and maintained to Municipal requirements. The property owner is responsible for restoration of all damaged and/or disturbed property within the municipal right-of-way to Municipal standards. If, for unforeseen reasons, the Owner and/or his/her representative must encroach onto private lands to undertake any works, he/she must obtain written permission from the adjacent property owners prior to entering upon the private property to perform any works. Copies of these letters of consent must be submitted to the Municipality prior to any work being performed. Failure to comply with the above is at the property owners own risk.
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan for Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Projects would cost $1,295+HST.
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the erosion and sediment control plan will be ready in 10 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited erosion and sediment control plan which can be prepared within 5 business days, will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
DRAINAGE PLANS & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORTS
Our Licensed Professional Municipal Engineers specializing in Stormwater Management offer Drainage Plans and Stormwater Management Reports to obtain site plan approval and building permits in Ontario including City of Toronto, Durham Region, Halton Region, Peel Region and York Region (Ajax, Aurora, Bolton, Brampton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Maple, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Toronto, Vaughan, Uxbridge, Whitby, Barrie, Bowmanville, Hamilton, Georgetown, Guelph, Stoneycreek, and Woodbridge) and Conservation Authorities including Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Conservation Halton, , and Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Stormwater refers to rainwater and melted snow that flows over roads, parking lots, lawn and other sites. Under natural conditions, stormwater is intercepted by vegetation and then absorbed into the ground and filtered and eventually replenishes aquifers or flows into streams and rivers. Later, part of it is returned to the atmosphere in the form of evapotranspiration. When an area is converted from a natural area to an urbanized area, the volume of water that runs off the land increases due to the addition of hard (impervious) surfaces. In urbanized areas impervious surfaces such as asphalt pavements and roofs prevent precipitation from naturally soaking into the ground. Instead, the water runs rapidly into storm drains, municipal sewers and drainage ditches into streams, rivers and lakes and on its way it picks up pesticides, road salts, heavy metals, oils, bacteria, and other harmful pollutants and transports them through municipal sewers into streams, rivers and lakes. Stormwater runoff is different from wastewater, which flows into sanitary sewers from household drains.
The sheer force and volume of polluted runoff causes:
In order to mitigate the undesirable impacts of urbanization on watercourses and associated infrastructure stormwater management practices need to be implemented:
Rapid urban expansion and associated construction activities are a significant source of stress to the natural environment.
Stormwater management involves storing and directing stormwater runoff in urbanized areas to control flooding, erosion and water quality. This practice protects communities, municipal infrastructure (like roads, sidewalks and trails) and local waterways. The objective of stormwater management is to slow the release of stormwater runoff into natural systems.
Soak-away pits/infiltration trenches are to be incorporated into the storm water management design where the geotechnical report indicates the subsurface soils have a minimum percolation rate of 15mm/hr. The flat roofs are designed to hold the 25mm storm over the entire proposed roof area. In order to assess feasibility of infiltrating roof runoff, boreholes or test pits must be drilled/excavated (minimum of 5m below grade). All soak-away pits/infiltration galleries are to have a minimum of two observation wells (for inspection/maintenance purposes). A minimum cover of 1.2m is required for all infiltration facilities to protect against frost penetration. A minimum of 1m is required for separation from the bottom of the infiltration facility to the high ground water level. The high ground water level must be identified on the detail. All soak-away pits/infiltration galleries must have an overflow system.
One way of managing stormwater drainage is through the use of stormwater ponds. Stormwater ponds can be ‘dry’- filling up during a storm, or ‘wet’- having a permanent pool of water. These stormwater ponds are designed to hold back stormwater and release it slowly to natural waterways. Wet stormwater ponds also allow sediment to settle to the bottom of the pond instead of traveling to a local stream. Stormwater management ponds are so well integrated into the landscape and they appear as natural ponds. However, wet stormwater ponds do require maintenance to keep them working properly, such as sediment removal or cleaning of catchbasins. Sometimes older ponds need to be replaced with newer, more efficient designs.
Without stormwater management, runoff from urbanized areas would flood communities and roads, cause stream erosion and destroy aquatic habitat. In August of 2005, the City of Toronto experienced a major storm event which resulted in the collapse of part of Finch Avenue West. The storm was so intense that the Black Creek culvert under Finch Avenue West was unable to handle the amount of runoff flowing through it.
More recently, the south end of Don Valley Parkway was flooded in May of 2013. The Don River overflowed its banks and spilled onto the Don Valley Parkway. This caused major delays for the morning commute. Runoff from this storm also caused basement flooding in many homes.
On July 8, 2013, a record breaking 126mm of rainfall was recorded at Pearson International Airport within a 24hour period. This was more rainfall than Hurricane Hazel in 1954. This extreme rainfall event cause the closure of highway ramps, parks, and offices, it flooded streets and basements and caused major electrical outages in certain parts of Toronto.
Lakes and local streams also suffer from runoff. Stormwater that rushes uncontrolled from urban pavements causes streams to rise faster and more dangerously than those in rural areas. The force of the water during rain events scours stream bottoms, erodes banks, harms fish habitat and increases pollutants such as phosphorus and heavy metals. Stormwater picks up dirt, oil, grease, road salt, fertilizers, pesticides and bacteria from urbanized areas. During its journey over pavements, stormwater also becomes warmer which is harmful to fish.
Stormwater management is required to release runoff into natural waterways slowly, imitating the water cycle before urbanization. Stormwater ponds are also important because they provide an opportunity for sediment and pollutants attached to the sediment to become trapped in the pond bottom, rather than moving into the local streams.
Low Impact Development is a stormwater management strategy that seeks to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and stormwater pollution. Low Impact Development comprises a set of site design strategies and distributed structural best management practices that harvest, filter, evapo-transpire, detain and infiltrate stormwater. Low Impact Development Principles
Drainage plan and Stormwater Management Report evaluate the effects on the stormwater and drainage system, and to recommend how to manage rainwater and snowmelt, consistent with the Municipal Wet Weather Flow Management Policy and while also meeting regional, provincial and federal regulations. The level of detail for the Drainage Plan or Stormwater Management Report depends on the type and scope of application, the size of the development and the types of stormwater management schemes proposed. For example, a Stormwater Management Report for a Plan of Subdivision will typically be more complex than a Stormwater Management Report or a Drainage Paln in support of a Site Plan Control application. A Stormwater Management Report is typically required for the following application types:
Our price for typical Stormwater Management Report for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Projects in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury) is $2,475+HST
Upon receiving all required documents and information, the stormwater management reports will be ready in 10 business days. Upon receiving all required documents and information, expedited stormwater management reports which can be prepared within 5 business days will be subjected to a 35% surcharge.
Building Permit Application
The following plans are required to be submitted with a building permit application:
Foundation plan will show the main floor framing, main floor plan will indicate the upper floor framing and the upper floor will indicate the ceiling joist or roof system. The following information should be shown on a floor plan:
Cross Section presents a view of a building along an imaginary cut, showing the structural elements of the building and exposing what is hidden behind the walls. Cross-sections indicate how the roof, wall and floors are to be constructed, indicating heights and transfer of loading for all structural components. Cross-sections through the proposed and existing structure(s) are required to show building materials and how they relate to one another. The location of a cross-section is shown by the cross-section symbol on the floor plans. The following information should be shown on a cross-section, although a larger scale drawing may be necessary to fully explain a particular aspect of the project which varies from conventional construction practices:
Building Elevations identify how the project is going to appear from the outside, such as exterior materials, as well as relation to finished grade or to other existing buildings. Elevation drawings may be required for any project which would alter the exterior view of the building. For additions and alterations, pictures of the affected areas assist greatly in the review of the proposed work. The following information should be shown on an elevation:
Engineered Floor and Truss Drawings are required on all submissions where engineered products are being utilized. Once a complete application for a Building Permit is submitted to the city, the application will reviewed by Building & By-law staff who assess the application for compliance with the municipal zoning by-law, conformity with the Ontario Building Code, service connections, and any other factors which might apply to the specific project. We promptly respond to requests for information by Building & By-law staff to avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining the Building Permit. Once a complete application for a Building Permit is received, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to review plans by the Building & By-law staff and prepare a permit for issuance, depending on the project. The Building Permit will be issued when all necessary approvals have been obtained and fees for the Building Permit have been paid to the municipality. The Building Permit must be posted in plain view on the construction site for the building inspector from the city to verify at all times. The construction must comply with the plans and documents issued with your permit. Depending on the degree of change, revisions can lead to serious complications. Any changes, revisions, modifications to the approved construction drawings must be reported immediately to and approved by the city. A complete set of the approved permit drawings and documents should be kept on-site for use by the city building inspector. Building Permits to ensure structures are safe with respect to public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. A Building Permit issued by the city ensures that the construction meets the minimum standards set out in the Ontario Building Code. Before the start of any construction project a Building Permit must be issued by the municipality. To commence construction without a Building Permit is illegal and a Provincial Offence under the Ontario Building Code Act; a penalty fee will be added to the Building Permit fee. All buildings, accessory buildings, decks and similar structures are required to meet certain restrictions as set out in the Zoning By-Law. These restrictions apply whether a Building Permit is required or not.
Zoning by-law rules that apply to the property must be determined during the preliminary planning stage of the project. Zoning by-laws regulate the use, size, location and types of buildings permitted on property. The municipal By-law contains a wide array of land use and development regulations that must be met before a property can be used or a building erected. The regulations address such matters as:
A building permit is an approval granting the legal permission to start construction knowing that the issued drawings comply with appropriate building codes and governmental regulations. The required drawings for any Building Permit application will vary depending on the specific and type of proposed construction for the project. According to the Ontario Building Code no person shall construct or demolish or cause a building to be constructed or demolished in a municipality unless a permit has been issued therefore by the Chief Building Official. The Ontario Building Code also defines construct to mean the doing of anything in the erection, installation, extension, material alteration or repair of a building.
A building permit is required for any new building greater than 10 sq m (108 sq ft), any addition to an existing building, any material alterations to an existing building which affects: the structural design of the building; mechanical; electrical; plumbing services (no limit on size of building); fire separations; exiting; fire protection systems; and the use of buildings or parts thereof. Typical residential projects that require a building permit as follows:
Typical commercial/industrial/institutional projects that require a building permit as follows:
Building Permit Requirements for Commercial & Industrial Tenant Leasehold Improvement/Interior Alterations/Fit Out/Renovation/Build Out/Fit Up
Under the authority of Section 10 of the Building Code Act, a Change of Use building permit is required if the change would result in an increase in hazard as determined in accordance with Ontario Building Code, Division C – 1.3.1.4. As part of the submission requirements, the qualified designer shall undertake a performance level analysis based on Division B – 10.3.2.2. and determine any reduction in the performance level of the building (or part thereof) as a result of the change of use. In a building that contains more than one major occupancy, a change in the use of one major occupancy may result in the re-classification of the entire building for the most restrictive major occupancy contained. The qualified designer shall then initiate a comparison analysis addressing all issues arising from the new building classification including type of construction, exposing building face, fire separations, occupant load, fire alarm, standpipe, exits, travel distance, spatial separation, washroom count, barrier free compliance, structural performance based on new loading conditions, exit signs, etc. If any compensating construction is required, the proposed construction shall conform to Division B, Section 3.17 and Section 9.41 of the Ontario Building Code.
SITE PLAN
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
HVAC
Plumbing
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
OTHER REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS
Sign Permit
Most of the outdoor signs require a sign permit. Signs 25 ft or more in height and signs using anchor bolts, welds, etc. should be engineered and bear engineer’s seal and signature. We design signs. The following information shall be shown on the structural plans for free-standing sign permits:
CUSTOM BUILD HOME
We design the true site specific design to build our client's dream custom build home. We creatively and cost effectively try our best to incorporate everything possible on our client's dream custom build home wish list. We pride ourselves on work diligently to create real value for each and every client.
Our Custom Build Home Engineering Drawing Packages to obtain Site Plan Approval for a Custom Build Home and Building Permits to construct a typical Custom Build Home up to 3,500 sq ft, on a lot a less than ¼ acre in size as follows:
Package # 1
would cost $1,995+HST and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35 % RUSH premium would apply if a Servicing & Grading Plan is required within 5 business days.
If required an Arborist Report and Tree Protection/preservation plan would cost $895+HSTplus $45+HST per tree.
Package # 2
would cost $4,975+HST and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35 % RUSH premium would apply if required within 5 business days..
If required an Arborist Report and Tree Protection/preservation plan would cost $895+HSTplus $45+HST per tree.
Architectural Package
We design the true site specific design to build our client's dream custom build home. We creatively and cost effectively try our best to incorporate everything possible on our client's dream custom build home wish list. We pride ourselves on work diligently to create real value for each and every client.
Our Custom Build Home Architectural Package to obtain Site Plan Approval for a Custom Build Home and Building Permits to construct a typical Custom Build Home up to 3,500 sq ft is $3,975+HST.
Our Custom Build Home Architectural Package includes
Site Plan
Floor Plans (Up to 3 Revisions)
Foundation & Wall Plans
Roof Plan
Elevations (Up to 3 Revisions)
Sections
Construction Details and Notes
and would be ready in 10 business days upon receipt of all the required information and documents.
If municipal sewer connection is not available, required septic design will cost $1,295+HST.
If required, Slope Stability Analysis, Geotechnical Reports may cost extra.
Vertical posts support load-bearing horizontal beams in construction of a post and beam home. Curved, tapered or straight glued‐laminated timber and/or solid beams with exposed glued‐laminated ridge beam or a traditional truss roof system are used in construction of a post and beam home. Part 9 of Ontario Building Code provides general requirements for residential post and beam construction but the structural members of the post and beam construction are designed in accordance with CSA Standard 086-Engineering Design in Wood.
Demolition Permit
Municipalities require that demolition permit applications are to be accompanied by plans, specification and documentation which will be considered by the Chief Building Official in determining whether a demolition permit will be issued. Municipalities are seeking to ensure that demolitions conform with the Building Code Act and that they proceed in an environmentally safe and sound manner.
If the size of the existing building exceeds 600 m² (6,458 ft²) in building area the Building Code Act requires to retain a Professional Engineer to undertake the general review of the project during demolition. Further, the applicant shall submit, at the time of application, a completed General Review Commitment Certificate and a letter detailing the structural design characteristics of the building and the method of demolition. The applicant shall, as required by the Building Code Act, retain a Professional Engineer to undertake the general review of the project during demolition.
If there has there been an industrial use of the site, the Building Code Act requires and Environmental Building Audit including the dust control plan, prior to the submission of the demolition permit application.
Environmental Building Audit
Due to building ages and historical and current operations, various hazardous materials and designated substances such as asbestos, lead in paint, and PCB containing material may be encountered during a demolition. An Environmental Building Audit shall be conducted prior to demolition. The Environmental Building Audit identifies and confirms locations of designated substances and other hazardous materials within buildings that may require special handling or management prior to or during proposed demolition as required under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The Environmental Building Audit also provides preliminary recommendations for designated substances abatement and hazardous materials removal methods, as required for decontamination, prior to demolition.
Dust Control Plan
Dust Control Plan is mandatory during demolition works. Dust Control Plan identifies the required measures to reduce the potential for particulate emissions associated with demolition. Dust Control Plan includes activity-specific dust control criteria and dust suppression procedures.
Typical Dust Control Plan may include:
Our fee for a report detailing the structural design characteristics of the building and the method of demolition is $2,475+HST and could be completed in 10 business days. A 35 % RUSH premium would apply if a report detailing the structural design characteristics of the building and the method of demolition is required within 5 business days.
Typical Environmental Building Audit will cost $3,475+HST.
If required a typical Dust Control Plan will cost $1,295+HST.
Heat Loss and Duct Design Layout are required on all new construction and additions. Engineered Plumbing and HVAC Drawings are required on all commercial, industrial, and institutional type buildings.
We offer
Construction Compliance & Review
It is the owners and the contractor's responsibility to contact the Municipality to conduct the required inspections once the construction project starts. Division C, Part 1, Article 1.3.5.1. of the Ontario Building Code requires to notify the municipal building inspection office at several prescribed stages of construction. Neglecting these inspections may cause costly delays and time consuming work stoppages. The name and telephone number of the Inspector or Inspections office is included with the permit documents. A municipal building Inspector can assist in determining which inspections are required for the particular project. Depending on the nature of the project, municipal building inspectors may have to visit the building site several times to conduct the following inspections.
Owners and contractors are required to notify the municipal inspector once the project reaches a point where it is ready for each required inspection. Inspections will take place within the next two business days. The inspection is conducted using the site copy of the stamped permit plans. The inspector must be able to see the entire building element being inspected. Any elements which are covered before they have passed an inspection will have to be uncovered so they can pass inspection. For any questions about the required inspections for the project, please contact your building inspector or local inspection office.
Co-operation of the owner or contractor is required to ensure that mandatory. Ontario Building Code inspections are conducted during the stages of construction. Failure to notify may require that any or all of the items to be inspected are to be exposed to the satisfaction of the municipal inspector at a later date, and prosecution under the Ontario Building Code Act for failure to call for required inspections.
We also provide general reviews of the construction/renovation to determine whether the construction is in general conformity with the plans and other documents that form the basis for the issuance of a building permit.
We charge $195+HST per site visit for general review and $275+HST per review report. All general review reports will be forwarded promptly to the Chief Building Official.
Final Lot Grading Certificate
Sentence B-9.14.6.1. of Ontario Regulation 350/06, as amended, made under the authority of the Building Code Act, requires that the building shall be located and the building site graded so that water will not accumulate at or near the building and will not adversely affect adjacent properties. We conduct field review of the final grading of the site and issue Final Lot Grading Certificate to certify that the grading are in conformity with the grading and drainage plan approved by the municipality and in compliance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 350/06 and the lot grading criteria. The final lot grading certificate issued after the property has been graded and sodded. Sodding of the lot will normally be carried out months after construction to allow for settling. It may also be delayed after occupancy due to seasonal availability of sod. Municipal consent to occupy - Occupancy Certificate - will be granted as soon as safety and basic service requirements are met. For example, the municipality will grant conditional occupancy certificate when one toilet and one sink are installed and operational, regardless of the number of washrooms included in the approved building permit plans.
Typically security deposit will be retained by the municipality to ensure completion of final lot grading and sodding and will only be released upon the municipality's acceptance of a final lot grading certificate in accordance with the approved site grading plan and site plan.
Our professional licensed engineers review the final lot grading and measure elevations where necessary to confirm direction and grade of surface drainage as shown on the as-built survey. We prepare the final lot grading certificate to certify that the works have been completed in the field and that they conform to the approved overall and detailed lot grading plan and municipal standards.
When the final lot elevations do not match exactly the proposed lot grading plan, if the basic lot drainage pattern has been adhered to and the intent of the approved overall lot grading plan has been met and no drainage problems were evident at the time of inspection, our professional licensed engineers issue the final lot grading certificate.
For a lot which cannot be certified due to poor grading or changes to the site grading plan and site plan, our licensed professional engineer will notify the owner in writing. Our professional engineer, on behalf of the owner, will prepare a new over-all grading plan to address the lot which has not been built according to the original site grading plan and/or site plan, and will submit a revised site grading plan and/or site plan to the municipality.
Our professional engineer will re-inspect deficient lot or for the lot which cannot be certified by a visual inspection and prepare a revised as-built grading plan, in order to prepare lot grading certificate. If necessary, the owner will be instructed to address any deficiencies in order to have the lot grading certificate.
Lot grading certification is carried out after the property has been graded and sodded and will confirm the following
Our professional engineers will visit the site, confirm the as built survey and prepare the final lot grading certificate and stamp the final lot grading certificate.
Review of the final lot grading and final lot grading compliance certificate for residential projects including custom build homes and additions will cost $295+HSTand we require the approved site grading plan and the as built survey to prepare the final lot grading certificate.
Review of the final lot grading and final lot grading compliance certificate for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional properties will cost $795+HST and we require the approved site grading plan and the as built survey to prepare the final lot grading certificate.
Delivery of a safe working environment on construction sites must include the compliance of individual builders with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Safety measures include the following:
As the employer responsible for the safety of our employees, Building Experts Canada has instructed its employees not to conduct inspections on sites where conditions exist that could jeopardize their health and safety.
The following are examples of conditions which may jeopardize the health and safety of our engineers:
Prior to calling for an inspection the appropriate safety measures shall be in place as a site inadequately provided with these measures is not ready for inspection. Our engineers will cooperate with builders regarding the timing of making provision for these safety measures. We work with builders toward the goal of a safe environment for all workers.
Please be advised that the Ministry of Labour requires a Notice of Project be filed with them before starting any project costing $50,000 or more.
Any construction which generates noise is prohibited in residential areas between the hours of 7 p.m. one day to 7a.m. the next day, 9 a.m. on Saturdays, and all day Sunday and statutory holidays.
Typically we do not anticipate any requirement for a formal meeting, and fees for any meetings are not included in our quoted fees. For activities outside the specified work plan, including attending meetings, conducting supplementary technical analyses, expanding the scope of work, preparing additional versions, and/or responding to excessive review comments, costs will be incurred directly on a time and materials basis. Our normal hourly rates are $145/hr for principals and $90/hr for technical staff.
It is important to note that many assumptions, methodologies require varying degrees of engineering judgement that may, or may not, be easily adopted by the reviewing public agencies through their critical review of our reports, plans and drawings. Therefore, it is advisable to budget additional funds for responding to comments received subsequent to submission of our final reports, plans and drawings and the critical review of same. Any changes to the proposed plan or re-analysis required as a result of any changes prior to tabling our draft or final reports, plans and drawings will be considered additional work.
Our licensed professional structural engineers combine structural analysis with experience and knowledge to create structural engineering designs that meet Ontario Building Code and project requirements. Our licensed professional structural engineers also prepare drawings indicating the location, sizes and quantities of materials, and specifications indicating the quality of materials and required performance of structural systems.
Our well experienced licensed professional structural engineers provide innovative and cost-effective structural engineering design solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional and multi residential projects. Detailed accurate specifications prepared by our licensed professional structural engineers with decades of experience, reduce or prevent unexpected additional costs.
Our licensed professional structural engineers prepare required stamped structural engineering for
Our licensed professional structural engineers also provide design services for building components such as stairs, miscellaneous metals, non-load bearing walls, steel member connections, timber connectors, light gauge steel connection details and metal stud back-up to veneer walls.
Our licensed professional structural engineers use state of the art technology including STAAD PRO software.
Our licensed professional structural engineers' typical structural engineering work includes:
Our licensed professional structural engineers work with the clients and the design/build contractor to define a scope of work that enables them to provide the required designs, specifications, contract documents, and/or contract administration and applicable codes and standards—especially where they affect the structural integrity of the building.
While incorporating the requirements our clients, our licensed professional structural engineers
In preparing final plans and specifications, our licensed professional structural engineers
In the design development stage, the selected preliminary design is developed in sufficient depth to complete construction details and permit work on construction documents to begin. During this stage, our licensed professional structural engineers,
In conjunction with designing the primary structural system, our licensed professional structural engineers, with respect to primary structural elements, connection details and proprietary products:
specify types of elements, their positions within the structure and methods of connecting to the primary structural system; anddetermine and specify in the contract documents the elements that are to be des igned by other specialty engineers, and specify loads and design criteria for use by other specialty engineers in their design.
With respect to non-structural elements attached to the primary structural sy stem, our licensed professional structural engineersdesign the primary structural system to accept and support such elements; and indicate the assumed design loads applied to the primary structural system by the non-structural elements.
Our licensed professional structural engineers prepare calculations to support the structural design of the primary structural system. The calculations should contain a table of contents or index and must clearly show and delineate service loads, factored loads and factored load combinations. The structural calculations should be dated, legible and retained in a project file. A copy of input and output of computer analysis should be included in the project file, along with a description of the software used.
In general, structural calculations by our licensed professional structural engineers typically include:
Our licensed professional structural engineers provide the technical sections of specifications for all structural design work including
Foundation Design prepared by our licensed professional structural engineers typically include
Framing plans of floors, roofs and elevations of walls prepared by our licensed professional structural engineers typically include
Column information, prepared by our licensed professional structural engineers usually provided in tables or line diagrams include
Structural detail drawings prepared by our licensed professional structural engineers (depending on the materials used) typically include
Our Licensed Professional Structural Engineers offer Structural Engineering Design and Stamped Structural Engineering Drawings to obtain site plan approval and building permits to construct commercial, industrial, institutional and multi residential new construction in Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (City of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), and Bradford-West Gwillimbury(Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury) with several decades of structural engineering experience.
Having vast experience in structural engineering design, we offer effective, innovative and cost efficient structural engineering designs and stamped structural engineering drawings to our clients. Our team's proficiency in conceptualizing designs and plan in accordance with our clients' requirements has made us very successful. Our licensed professional structural engineers prepare thorough, detailed, and clear stamped structural engineering drawings to suit your needs while also adhering to design requirements of the municipality and submit to municipality for review and approval to obtain site plan approvals and building permits.
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We're an employee owned Canadian firm, take pride in our work and focus on building long term mutually beneficial customer relationships. We are dedicated to provide the best possible service and design to our clients. Our commitment is to continually provide our customers the finest quality engineering drawings at a fair and competitive price with a superior customer satisfaction.
All of our engineers are operating under a Certificate of Authorization issued by the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
All civil engineering design drawings and reports will be endorsed by our Professional Civil Engineer, specializing in Municipal Engineering.
All engineering drawings and reports prepared by our professional engineers will be sealed, signed & dated.
Since our licensed Professional Engineers certify the plans and drawings they are filing for building permit are in compliance with Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-laws and Regional Government Authority Requirements, municipal plan review process for the building permit is always much faster.
We offer Site plans, Site Grading and Erosion Control Plans, Site Servicing Plans, Functional Servicing Reports, Stormwater Management Reports, Structural Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Engineering Drawings to obtain site plan approval and building permitsin Ontario including Toronto (City of Toronto), Hamilton (City of Hamilton), Oshawa (City of Oshawa), Pickering (City of Pickering), Clarington (Municipality of Clarington), Ajax (Town of Ajax), Whitby (Town of Whitby), Brock (Township of Brock), Scugog (Township of Scugog), Uxbridge (Township of Uxbridge), Burlington (City of Burlington), Halton Hills (Town of Halton Hills), Milton (Town of Milton), Oakville (Town of Oakville), Brampton (City of Brampton), Mississauga (City of Mississauga), Caledon (Town of Caledon), Vaughan (City of Vaughan), Aurora (Town of Aurora), East Gwillimbury (Town of East Gwillimbury), Georgina (Town of Georgina), Markham (City of Markham), Newmarket (Town of Newmarket), Richmond Hill (Town of Richmond Hill), Whitchurch - Stouffville (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville), King (Township of King), Bradford-West Gwillimbury (Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury)
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